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☆ The $54,500 Mercedes EQB is a solid electric SUV for people who think Teslas lack luxury
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-01 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The Mercedes-Benz EQB 350. It starts at $54,500, and the 2022 EQB 350 Mercedes lent me came out to $58,050, including optional heated seats. The Mercedes-Benz EQB 350. The Mercedes-Benz EQB 350. The Mercedes-Benz EQB 350.

☆ Mercedes-Benz says it has achieved Level 3 automation, which requires less driver input, surpassing the self-driving capabilities of Tesla and other major US automakers
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Mercedes-Benz announced it will introduce its Level 3 autonomous driving system in Nevada. Unlike a Level 2 system, which requires constant supervision from the driver as the vehicle steers and accelerates, Level 3 automation gives drivers more leeway. When The Drive's test pilot put a camera in front of his face, Mercedes's autonomous driving system disengaged. Some critics have also accused the company of misleading its customers by calling the company's autonomous driving system "Full Self-Driving." Spokespersons for Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, and SAE did not respond to a request for comment.

☆ I was obsessed with my Tesla but Elon Musk convinced me I'd rather drive an electric Mercedes-Benz
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Christine Orita was a loyal Tesla fan for years but recently ditched her Model S for an electric Mercedes-Benz. A 2013 Tesla Model S. AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, FileI took delivery of my car in early 2013. The Mercedes EQS is a superior productI looked at Audi and BMW's electric cars, and their range was just not where I needed it to be. The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+. I feel so much better to be rid of the Model S.

☆ Mercedes is the first automaker to deploy actual
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Mercedes’ Drive Pilot system is designed to work on highways in dense traffic at speeds of less than 40 miles per hour. The Mercedes system is considered Level 3 Automation, as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers. Even Tesla’s Autopilot and so-called “Full Self-Driving” technologies require that the driver pay attention to the road outside the car at all times. Among other technologies, the Mercedes system relies on lidar, which is similar to radar but uses laser light, rather than radio waves, to detect objects in its surroundings. The Mercedes system also uses a rear-facing a camera in the back window, a microphone to listen for emergency vehicles and road wetness sensors inside the wheel well.

☆ I've driven 19 electric cars. Here are 4 reasons you should consider buying one (that have nothing to do with the environment).
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-10 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I've driven electric cars from Tesla, Audi, Porsche, Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, Rivian, and more. EVs are quick, fun, and quietThe 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. Tim Levin/InsiderAlmost all EVs, from budget Chevys to sporty Audis, have more pep in their step than comparable gas cars. The 2022 Kia EV6. Tim Levin/InsiderSince electric cars lack bulky components like an engine and transmission, automakers enjoy lots of flexibility to add extra interior room for people and stuff.

☆ Tax credit confusion could create a rush for electric vehicles in early 2023
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-28 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

That means the rules will, temporarily, be more generous, allowing higher tax credits on more electric vehicles, for the first few months of the new year. The latest announcement, which will temporarily open up more tax credit money, is likely mostly a good thing for consumers. Figuring out who and what qualifiesThe lopsided tax credit at the start of the year is just one of several potential sources of confusion. Under the new EV tax credit rules, the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV are eligible for tax credits in the new year. That was the limit for any given manufacturer under the outgoing tax credit requirements.

☆ Turned off Tesla by Elon Musk? Here are 4 great electric alternatives to its sedans and SUVs.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-21 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Instead of a Model S, consider:The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. Tim Levin/InsiderTesla's Model S sedan has historically been the electric car against which all new EVs are measured. Instead of a Model X, consider:The Rivian R1S. Rivian SUVs are backordered into oblivion as the company ramps up production, but they are available lightly used. Tim Levin/InsiderThere's a swarm of small electric SUVs on offer from Ford, Volkswagen, Audi, Volvo, and more.

☆ Faster acceleration is just a click — and a credit card payment — away in new electric cars as the likes of Mercedes jump on a trend set by Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( Tim Levin | Alexa St. John | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Both brands recently introduced software updates that boost a car's performance for a fee. Tesla pioneered using software updates to unlock special features in its cars. Luxury automaker Mercedes will soon offer an "Acceleration Increase" feature for its EQS and EQE electric sedans and their SUV counterparts. Tesla pioneered remote software updates in cars and offers extra performance to owners of its Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV who cough up a couple thousand dollars. Big-picture software playEfforts to monetize software-enabled features go beyond performance upgrades.

☆ I drove Mercedes-Benz's $141,000 Tesla rival. I loved its luxurious interior and extra-long range, but it's not perfect.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Pro: Super luxurious interiorThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. Pro: A comfortable, silky-smooth rideThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. Con: Weird, mushy brakesThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. Pro: Rear-wheel steeringThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. Con: No front trunkThe 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580.

☆ Bosch, Mercedes-Benz to roll out fully-automated parking at Stuttgart Airport
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] The Mercedes-Benz logo is seen at the 43rd Bangkok International Motor Show, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 22, 2022. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/FilesBERLIN, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Bosch and Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) have received approval for a fully automated self-parking software which enables cars to drive themselves into a pre-booked parking spot at a Stuttgart Airport parking lot and back out again, Bosch said on Wednesday. The function will be available for Mercedes-Benz customers owning an S Class or EQS produced from July 2022 onwards. The two companies received approval in 2019 to begin using the automated valet parking system at the Mercedes-Benz Museum parking garage, and have been cooperating on the development of fully automated driverless parking since 2015. Car owners can book a parking spot ahead of time via an app, and leave their vehicle in a drop-off area.

☆ Mercedes will unlock your $100,000 electric car's full power — for an extra $1,200 per year
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-22 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Mercedes-Benz will offer a $1,200-per-year "acceleration Increase" feature for some electric cars. Customers who pay the fee will unlock between 20% and 24% more power output from their electric Mercedes. The upgrade will also boost torque and shave up to one second off of a vehicle's zero-to-60-mph time, Mercedes says. Three-quarters of consumers aren't willing to pay a subscription fee for most car features, according to an April survey from Cox Automotive. Have a story about car subscription features that you'd like to share?

☆ Mercedes-Benz cuts price of some electric models in China
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BEIJING/FRANKFURT, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz said it had cut prices on some of its EQE and EQS models in China from Wednesday, citing changing market demand for top-end electric vehicles. Foreign carmakers are struggling to break into China's electric vehicle market, with only Tesla (TSLA.O) achieving higher sales figures. "The Top-End electric vehicle segment in China is still evolving ... Mercedes-Benz is repositioning certain EQ models in China," a spokesperson said. Mercedes-Benz sold 11,327 electric cars in China from January to August, according to the China Passenger Car Association, compared with Tesla, which sold almost 400,000, and China's BYD (002594.SZ), which sold nearly a million. Industry-wide sales are expected to slow into 2023, according to China Merchants Bank International, with some analysts expecting a price war.

☆ Facebook has announced layoffs. Here's which teams are likely to be affected.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-09 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But in the tech world: There's one thing we can't seem to escape — layoffs. Elon Musk's Twitter is asking some laid-off workers if they want to come back. Meanwhile, some tech workers who have been laid off are taking to TikTok to post "get ready with me" videos wherein they film themselves — you guessed it — getting ready to be laid off. According to people familiar with the company, divisions including marketing, partnerships, HR, and engineering will be among the hardest hit. Elon Musk is looking to rehire Twitter workers.

☆ I tested six-figure electric cars from Porsche and Mercedes. I'd buy one for its stunning quickness and the other for its opulent interior.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The $209,000 Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo Porsche lent me is the highest-performance Taycan available and the hatchback edition. Tim Levin/InsiderThe Mercedes smacks you right in the face with a plush, spacious interior filled with leather and high-end materials. Tim Levin/InsiderThe Porsche also has a long list of luxurious options, but it gives off a sportier vibe. VerdictThe 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo. Tim Levin/InsiderThe Taycan Turbo S blew me away with its ridiculous quickness and fantastic handling.

☆ Facebook likely has your contact info — even if you never signed up for its services. Here's how to remove it.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Jordan Parker Erb | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Speaking of Instagram: We reported that its parent company, Meta, likely has your contact information, even if you never shared it yourself — and even if you never signed up to use any of its services, including Instagram, Facebook, or Messenger. Facebook probably has your phone number, even if you never shared it. Facebook quietly rolled out the service, which lets people check whether the firm holds their contact information (such as their phone number or email address), and delete and block it. How to wipe your phone number from Facebook. In a separate leaked memo, engineers were told to work with "maniacal" urgency and bring their ideas to Musk directly.

☆ Tour the luxurious interior of Mercedes-Benz's $141,000 Tesla rival, which has 4 screens, massaging seats, and a fingerprint scanner
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

There's also a head-up display that projects speed, cruise-control settings, and turn-by-turn directions onto the windshield. So you don't have to pay attention to the screens all the time if you don't want to. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. Tim Levin/Insider

☆ I drove Mercedes-Benz's $141,000 Tesla rival and experienced the electric, screen-filled future of luxury cars
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580. The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580.

☆ Cadillac's new $300,000 electric car comes with 5 screens, futuristic looks, and 300 miles of range — see the Celestiq
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-18 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Cadillac Celestiq. The Cadillac Celestiq. The Cadillac Celestiq. The Cadillac Celestiq. The Cadillac Celestiq.

☆ BMW reveals its new $120,000 electric flagship
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-20 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Electric vehicles, with their need for lots of expensive batteries, have often trended towards luxury. Electric cars from Porsche, Mercedes, and Audi have all hit the market in recent years. The i7 is the electric version of a new generation of the BMW 7 Series flagship unveiled on Wednesday. While those other luxury brands’ electric vehicles are based on dedicated EV chassis with little relationship to their gas-powered models, BMW emphasizes adaptable engineering as its edge. Both of those iconic British brands are owned by BMW, and plan to sell only electric vehicles by 2030.

Persons: Mercedes EQS, Oliver Zipse, Mercedes, Zipse, ”, Oscar, Hans Zimmer BMW Organizations: CNN —, Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Benz, BMW BMW, General Motors, ”, i7, Royce

☆ BMW i7 electric car revealed
▼ + stars: | 2022-04-20 | by ( Peter Valdes-Dapena | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Electric cars from Porsche, Mercedes, and Audi have all hit the market in recent years. BMW has come out with its own electric cars like the iX and i4 and now the new i7, a battery-powered take on the brand’s new most expensive sedan. The i7 is the electric version of a new generation of the BMW 7 Series flagship unveiled on Wednesday. While those other luxury brands’ electric vehicles are based on dedicated EV chassis with little relationship to their gas-powered models, BMW emphasizes adaptable engineering as its edge. Both of those iconic British brands are owned by BMW, and plan to sell only electric vehicles by 2030.

☆ Două cutremure puternice, cu magnitudini de 6,1 și 7,3, au zguduit China
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-22 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Sursa foto: foto simbolDouă cutremure puternice, cu magnitudini de 6,1 și 7,3, au zguduit ChinaUn cutremur puternic, cu magnitudinea de 7,3, a zguduit provincia Qinghai din nord-estul Chinei. Anunțul inițial a fost făcut de Institutul american de geofizică, pe Twitter. Cutremurul vine după ce un alt seism, de 6,1, s-a produs în zona sud-centrală a țării. A M6.1 in south-central China near Dali @ 13:48 UTC & a M7.3 @ 18:04 UTC ~620 miles (1000 km) to the north-northeast in Southern Qinghai. Iniţial magnitudinea a fost evaluată la 7,4, dar ulterior a fost revizuită la 7,3 de către USGS, scrie digi24.ro.

Organizations: Southern Qinghai Locations: China, Qinghai, Chinei, China today, Southern

Cu câteva premiere importante în industria auto și o serie de inovații care îți arată că discutăm de un S Classe pentru 2021, noul Mercedes Benz EQS este complet electric, are 5,21 metri lungime, 1,92 metri lățime și 1,51 metri înălțime. Deși nu a fost comunicat oficial, se estimează că va depăși 100.000 de euro prețul de achiziție. Autonomia de la Mercedes Benz EQS este însă un record în industrie, 770 de kilometri departe de priză. Acesta asigură o autonomie de nivel 3 a condusului pe străzi fără o intervenție din partea șoferului. De asemenea, o altă versiune, cu 560 kW, va fi lansată ca echipare de top în viitor.

Persons: Tesla, Ola Kallenius Organizations: Mercedes Benz, Porsche Taycan, Audi, BMW iX, Mercedes Benz EQS, Daimler, Mercedes Locations: Germania

"Logica rămâne aceeaşi: segmentul de top promite cea mai bună marjă de profit", a spus şeful Daimler. EQS va fi primul model Mercedes produs pe o platformă dedicată exclusiv vehiculelor electrice, o piatră de hotar pentru grupul german, criticat pentru că a trecut prea lent la fabricarea maşinilor electrice. Va avea o autonomie de 770 de kilometri, depăşind alte modele electrice, susţine Kallenius. "Acest obiectiv s-ar putea realiza mai devreme, ţinând cont de ritmul dinamic înregistrat în prezent", a declarat şeful Daimler. Acest plan privind emisiile de carbon va fi realizat prin îmbunătăţirea semnificativă a eficienţei energetice, folosirea energiei eoliene, solare, a valurilor şi folosirea biogazului.

Persons: Mercedes EQS, EQS Organizations: Mercedes, Daimler Locations: Europa, România, Cugir

☆ Mercedes-Benz a prezentat un panou de bord format în întregime dintr-un ecran tactil // VIDEO
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-12 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Numit „hyperscreen”, noul tablou are o lungime de aproximativ 141 de centimetri. O altă caracteristică, intitulată „cunoștințe de călătorie”, va oferi informații despre reperele din apropiere atunci când i se solicită sau va identifica un restaurant. Hyperscreen devine creierul mașinii; este conectat și comunică cu toate componentele vehiculului”, a spus Sajjad Khan, membru al Consiliului de administrație al Mercedes-Benz. “Hyperscreen” va fi implementat prima dată pe viitoarele modele EQS complet electrice ale producătorului auto și va fi lansat ulterior pe alte vehicule. Analiștii consideră că “hyperscreenul” Mercedes concurează tableta de 43 de centimetri cu care sunt dotate modelele Tesla.

Persons: Khan Organizations: Mercedes, Mercedes - Benz

De altfel, Nio ET7 este chiar mai mare decât Tesla Model S, având o lungime de 5,098 mm şi un ampatament generos de 3,060 mm. Nio ET7 / Sursa:PiataAuto.mdOdată cu Nio ET7 debutează şi sistemul Aquila, reprezentat de un ansamblu din 33 echipamente de monitorizare a traficului, inclusiv camere de supraveghere, radare, dar şi un sistem inteligent de interacţionare cu infrastructura urbană. Nio ET7 / Sursa:PiataAuto.mdSingura motorizare disponibilă pe Nio ET7 va fi varianta cu două motoare electrice, situate pe cele două punţi, ce generează un total de 653 CP şi 850 Nm. În varianta de bază sedanul promite o autonomie de circa 500 km, pe când varianta de top va asigura peste 1,000 km de parcurs cu un singur plin al bateriilor. Mai mult ca atât, livrările sedanurilor cu baterii de 150 kWh vor demara abia în 2022.

Persons: Tesla, Nio Organizations: Mercedes - Benz Locations: piaţă, China

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